What to Bring

To ensure a comfortable and productive course at the centre for yourself and your fellow students please see the items listed below.

Bedding

We provide one duvet, one pillow and two blankets.

Please bring a sheet, a pillowcase and a duvet cover.

Please don’t bring a sleeping bag.

For Meditation

We provide meditation cushions and blankets.

Please bring your own cushion or blanket if you prefer to use them.

Clothing

Please bring a warm jacket, a rainproof coat and/or umbrella, a warm hat, warm gloves, warm socks, sweaters or shawls, boots or wellies and slippers.

Please don’t bring shorts, tank tops, transparent, tight or revealing clothing; bring leggings or tights only if they will be covered to the knee by a skirt or dress.

Please note you will need enough clothing for your entire stay and all items should be modest as described in the Code of Discpline.

Toiletries

Please bring a towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, unscented deodorant, shampoo, shaving kit, sanitary supplies.

Please don’t bring perfumes, aftershave, scented creams, scented powders or any other products that smell strongly.

Other items

Please bring a travel clock, torch (with spare batteries), drinking water bottle, thermos.

Please don’t bring personal food, mobile phone, pager, laptop, PDA, MP3 player, reading materials or writing materials.

Please Note

Property is kept at the centre at your own risk. The Vipassana Trust will not be liable for any loss or damage to property however caused. The required items that have been listed cover all seasons. Please bring items appropriate for the season. Rain gear is always advisable.